What you study
Alongside the core MCA curriculum, this specialisation covers:
- Network Security and Cryptography
- Information Security, Cloud Security, Risk and Compliance
- Cyber Threat Intelligence and Hunting
- Cyber Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Application Security
- Data Security
- Malware Analysis
- SIEM and Security Operations
- UEBA
How the MCA is structured
You take the common MCA core first, then specialisation electives in the later semesters - so you are not locked into this stream from day one.
Semester 1
- Data Structures using Python Programming
- Core Java
- Advanced Database Management Systems
- Advanced Software Engineering Principles
- Professional Communication
Semester 2
- Cognitive Analytics and Social Skills for Professionals
- Computer Network Layers and Protocols
- Network Security and Cryptography
- Research Methodology
- Electives including Data Analytics, Statistics using R, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Statistical Machine Learning
Semester 3
- Cloud Infrastructure and Services
- Unix/Linux Programming
- Seminar
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Professional Ethics
- Electives including Internet of Everything, Machine Learning using Python, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning
Semester 4
- Major Project
Roles this prepares you for
- Security Analyst
- System Analyst
- Network Administrator
- IT Consultant
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree, with BCA or equivalent preferred. Graduates in science, commerce or arts need Mathematics at 10+2 level; applicants without Mathematics can apply after completing a bridge course.
Other MCA specialisations
MCA in Cyber Security: common questions
Is an Amity online degree valid for government jobs?
Yes. UGC-entitled online degrees are treated as equivalent to on-campus degrees for employment, including government recruitment, and for further study. Confirm the university's current entitlement status before you enrol.
How are examinations conducted?
Examinations are held online with remote proctoring, so you can sit them from home. Schedules are published in advance each semester.
When do admissions open?
Admissions run in two cycles each year - a January cycle and a July cycle. Speak to a counsellor for the current intake's closing date.
Can I study while working full time?
Yes. Lectures are recorded and available on demand, live sessions run outside standard working hours, and examinations are taken online.
Apply for the MCA in Cyber Security
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